“Making Dreams Come True” is a 20-minute Level 2 lesson plan on setting goals and making dreams come true. It highlights the following lesson objectives: “Learn to set goals; learn to focus on one task at a time in order to accomplish one’s goals.” (Character Building: Personal Responsibility: Perseverance-2d)

Read “Setting Goals.”

Read “The Plan: Making Dreams Come True!”

Discuss what goals your children would like to achieve this year, or goals you may have as a family for the new year. Next, go through each of the steps outlined in the article listed above.

Read “Bite-Size Goals!”

Talk about how achievements in sports, architecture, literature, art, and in almost every field were accomplished through small steps that, over time, turned into something great. Ask the children to see if they can think of any examples that illustrate this point.

Read the verses found in “Crazily Cool Card Set: Want Some Power?” Have your children pick out their favorite verse to memorize. Optional: Print out, color, and place somewhere visible.

Additional reading:

• Ÿ Peanuts?
• Ÿ A Doctor’s Prescription for “Boreditis” and “Lethargitis”
• Ÿ A Thought for the Day: Defeating Dragons
• Ÿ Level 1 Lesson Plan: Reach Your Goals